Finding 588659 (2022-003)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-30

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The HS01 report for the Head Start Program was submitted late, missing the February 28, 2022 deadline.
  • Impacted Requirements: Timely submission of reports is crucial for receiving necessary resources; this is a repeat finding from the previous year.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The organization should close accounting records earlier to ensure reports are submitted on time; note that HS01 reporting is no longer required starting January 1, 2022.

Finding Text

Finding 2022-003 ? Material Weakness ? Head Start Program Cluster (CFDA #93.600) Criteria ? Lutheran Social Services of New York was required to submit HS01 report to the Department of Education for the period July 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 by February 28, 2022 and submitted on March 1, 2022. Condition ? The entity did not submit the report by the date required under the Department of Education. Cause ? The client did not have its accounting records closed by the time of the due date, and therefore was unable to submit the report timely. Effect or Potential Effect ? Untimely reporting delays the receipt of needed resources for the Organization. Questioned Costs ? None Context ? During the course of our audit, it was noted the semi-annual HS01 report was submitted after the required due date. Identification as a Repeat Finding ? Prior year finding #2021-003. Recommendation ? The Consolidated Group should plan to close their accounting records in advance of the due date of reports to ensure timely submission. For the period beginning January 1, 2022, HS01 reporting is no longer required. Views of Responsible Officials ? See corrective action plan.

Categories

Reporting Material Weakness

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 12217 2022-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 12218 2022-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 12219 2022-002
    Material Weakness
  • 588660 2022-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 588661 2022-002
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.600 Head Start $4.38M
93.676 Unaccompanied Alien Children Program $3.30M
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $1.27M
93.600 Early Head Start $320,450
93.676 Unaccompanied Alien Children Program/lirs $172,346
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $159,770
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $63,765
14.267 Continuum of Care Program $19,193